This book disentangles competing claims, opens the controversy for critical reflection, and provides recommendations for moving forward.
Mark A. Largent Knihy
Mark Largent sa zaoberá históriou vedy, vedeckou politikou a americkou históriou. Jeho práce sa zameriava na kontroverzné témy, ako je história povinnej sterilizácie v Spojených štátoch a súčasné debaty o očkovaní. Skúma, ako sa vyvíjajú rodičovské obavy z moderného očkovacieho programu a aké sú historické korene týchto diskusií. Largentov výskum tak osvetľuje zložité vzťahy medzi vedou, spoločnosťou a verejnou politikou.
Keep Out of Reach of Children: Reye's Syndrome, Aspirin, and the Politics of Public Health
- 288 stránok
- 11 hodin čítania
The narrative delves into a contemporary medical enigma surrounding a mysterious illness that struck healthy children, leading to significant changes in health policy. As the story unfolds, it explores the impact of this sudden crisis and the ensuing search for answers, all while the illness inexplicably disappears before a definitive cause can be identified. The book highlights the complexity of medical research and the challenges of addressing public health issues in the face of uncertainty.